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A Comprehensive, High-Quality Orthopedic Intern Surgical Skills Program.

Samuel E Ford1, Joshua C Patt1, Brian P Scannell1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Journal of Surgical Education
|May 5, 2016
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Summary

A new surgical skills curriculum for orthopedic surgery interns was successfully implemented, receiving high satisfaction from participants and faculty. This cost-effective program enhanced resident preparedness and fostered early professional relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Orthopedic surgery residency programs require robust training for incoming interns.
  • A comprehensive, low-cost curriculum is needed to effectively onboard new residents.
  • Existing training may not adequately cover essential foundational skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a month-long, comprehensive surgical skills curriculum for orthopedic surgery interns.
  • To ensure high satisfaction among both interns and faculty with the new program.
  • To prepare postgraduate year 1 residents for success in their orthopedic surgery training.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective and descriptive study design at a tertiary care referral center.
  • Involved 5 orthopedic surgery residents and 16 orthopedic surgery faculty.
Keywords:
ABOSMedical KnowledgePractice-Based Learning and Improvementeducationinternorthopedic surgerysimulationsurgical skills

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  • Curriculum included anatomy, surgical approaches, physical examination, radiographic interpretation, cadaveric practice, and more.

    • Main Results:

    • The program ran for 89 hours, including 14.5 hours of cadaveric specimen work, at a total cost of $8100.
    • Interns received foundational training covering essential orthopedic surgery topics.
    • Average module satisfaction rating was 4.15 out of 5, indicating high participant and faculty approval.

    Conclusions:

    • The timed curriculum effectively addressed intern needs without impacting clinical duties.
    • High satisfaction ratings were achieved from both residents and faculty.
    • The program unexpectedly fostered positive early relationships between interns and faculty, with plans for future metric integration.